• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining PLC-based control systems within biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions, support process improvements, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, such as GxP and cGMP.
• Design and program PLC control systems for manufacturing automation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, cGMP, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with process, quality, and engineering teams to implement automation solutions.
• Support validation and documentation efforts for automated systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC programming in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GxP, cGMP, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of design, specification and implementation of software and/or hardware systems.
• Understanding of controls architecture and networking (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet) and process controls.
• Understand industrial electrical control systems, servos, inverters, machine and systems architecture and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Knowledge of Automation Systems, Mechanical Processes, and Process Control Systems.
• Must possess at least an entry level proficiency in Software Development – PLC programming, IO Configuration, HMI programming and computer communication systems and network protocols.
• Basic knowledge and\or a basic level of proficiency on some or any of the following software platforms:
• Rockwell Automation – RSLogix5, 500, 5000, RS View, Factory-Talk SE/ME, RS Batch.
• Aveva (Wonderware) – System Platform, InTouch HMI, InBatch.
• GE Intelligent Platforms – iFix, PAC Systems, QuickPanel
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Windows Server, Terminal server, Thin Client computing, MS Office, SQL, SQL Reports, Ethernet networks, Routing, VPN, Remote access
• Knowledge of Alarm Management, Data Historian, OEE.
• Proficient knowledge of computer system life cycle concepts and FDA regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11.
• Fully fluent in English.

Compensation:

Competitive market compensation will be based on experience.

To apply, please send resume to vicky.paz@principiapr.com